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Topshop is officially back (kind of) – and this time it’s making its comeback in style. While the brand isn’t reclaiming its famous Oxford Circus flagship just yet (now home to IKEA), the British fashion favourite is opening a new concession inside Liberty, one of London’s most historic and best-loved department stores.more

They are the scourge of the modern commute: passengers who play music or videos out loud. But amid widespread disapproval from fellow travellers, Transport for London (TfL) is trying to appeal to the better nature of “headphone dodgers” by asking them to “be considerate” and plug in.more

Thousands have taken to the streets of west London for this year's Notting Hill Carnival. Sunny skies and temperatures up to 26C were out for the third and final day of Carnival, Europe's biggest street party, which celebrated its 57th year.more

New data has revealed Westminster has the most congested road in England, according to a study using government statistics on road delays. The A5204 in Westminster is the most congested road in England, with an average delay of 456.1 seconds per vehicle per mile.more

Fraud investigations discovered some council tenants had illegally sub-let their homes despite living abroad in countries as far away as Ethiopia.more

The Notting Hill Carnival, which begins tomorrow in west London, is the largest outdoor event in Europe. The organisers of this Caribbean cultural festival estimate that 2.5 million people will attend over the two days. Tourists can look forward to a parade full of sequins, feathers, dancing and drum rhythms.more

The London police announced today that they had arrested 100 people as part of an operation to ensure safety during the Notting Hill Carnival. An estimated two million people are expected to attend the event, which begins tomorrow and runs until Monday.more

There will be rolling strike action across the London Underground (LU) beginning on Friday 5 September for seven days, the RMT union has announced.more

Notting Hill Carnival is set to take over the streets of London this weekend in a colourful celebration of Caribbean culture. Each year over a million people head to West London to take part in parades, listen to music and eat delicious food.more

Average renters in England are spending more than a third of their income on a home — with cities like London, Bristol and Brighton becoming less affordable, new figures show. People earning a median salary could expect to spend 36.3 per cent of their income on an average-priced rented home in England in 2024, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.more

London transport is undeniably iconic, but it's not all show, according to a new ranking of global cities' respective public transport infrastructures - it's go, as well. London ranked fifth place overall, in the ranking done by Conde Nast Traveller.more

New figures suggest that London's council taxpayers are contributing more than ever to fund local policing. more

When you ponder London's best walks, your mind likely drifts to images of the Thames path leading up to Westminster, leaves crunching underfoot in Hyde Park or playing fetch with your dog on Hampstead Heath. However, the reality is that London is chock-a-block with fantastic trails, and unfortunately, most Londoners are unaware of the absolute gems right on their doorstep.more

Around 150 people were evacuated from the basement and ground floor of a building at Guy's Hospital in central London after reports of a chemical incident, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. The brigade sent two fire engines, two fire rescue units, a command unit and specialist hazardous materials officers after being called to the hospital, near London Bridge railway station, at 08:49 BST.more

A London Assembly Member has called on Sadiq Khan to reveal exactly what issue was identified on the new Piccadilly line trains which has seen the rollout delayed by about a year. The new trains have finally been tested in tunnels deep beneath London ahead of their rollout for public use, a milestone that's been hailed by the Mayor as "exciting".more

Thousands of people took part in a march in central London yesterday, demanding that the British government increase pressure on Hamas to release Israeli hostages. The demonstrators also criticised the UK's decision to conditionally recognise Palestinian sovereignty next month.more

Camden, Islington and Brent borough councils had the highest number of rat infestations reported in London from 2023 to mid-2025, according to data obtained through Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.more

Inner London boroughs will have less money to spend on services under the Government’s proposed reforms to how local authorities are funded, analysis has found.more

The London Underground, often hailed as the world's most iconic public transport network, has been ferrying Londoners around for centuries. North London enjoys the lion's share of stations and lines, while South London lags behind in coverage, a situation that Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has repeatedly expressed a desire to rectify with enhancements like the proposed Bakerloo line extension.more

It's been a steamy summer to remember, with no fewer than three heatwaves leaving Londoners sweltering through June and July, followed by weeks of cooler weather and rainfall. Luckily, more pleasant, balmy weather is on the way - with London set for 11 days of continuous sunshine as temperature stay securely in the mid to high 20s. more

An “almost forgotten” river in east London will be revitalised and opened up to the public as part of a £3 million regeneration scheme, developers say.more

Haringey has been dubbed England’s “most rotten borough,” as new data reveals it has the highest number of upheld complaints per capita for the second year in a row.more

Knife crime has surged by 58 per cent in London in three years, a report has revealed. Just 20 streets around Oxford Circus and Regent Street accounted for one in every 15 knife attacks across the capital, Policy Exchange said.more

The London Underground is a constantly shifting entity, with new stations opened and defunct ones closed, services and trains upgraded, and lines extended. The Northern line is the most recent line to see change, with the 2021 opening of Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms. These days, the line on everyone's lips is Bakerloo.more

A London MP has called for “drastic improvements” on the District Line after years of delays on a section of the line. Issues have got so bad on the Wimbledon branch of the busy Tube line that south Londoners cannot depend on trains to get them to work or school on time, Putney MP Fleur Anderson has said.more